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Channing Tatum won't develop sexual abuse drama with Weinstein Co.

Channing Tatum is no longer developing a film with The Weinstein Co. that dealt with a boy dealing with the aftermath of sexual abuse.

Actor refers to author's 'brilliant' book in the project but says all TWC property is off limits

HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 07: Producer Harvey Weinstein (L) and actor Channing Tatum attend the world premiere of "The Hateful Eight" presented by The Weinstein Company at Le Jardin on December 7, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for The Weinstein Co) (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for The Weinstein Co.)

Channing Tatum is no longer developing a film with The Weinstein Co. that dealt with a boy dealing with the aftermath of sexual abuse.

Tatum writes on Instagram Wednesday that he will not be developing anything with Harvey Weinstein's former company, which has been embroiled in sexual harassment scandals over the past two weeks.

The film was to be based on author Matthew Quick's book Forgive Me Leonard Peacock.

Quick also wrote Silver Linings Playbook, which The Weinstein Co. developed into a film that would win star Jennifer Lawrence an Oscar.

Tatum writes that now is a time to be reminded of the healing message of the book and says that this is an opportunity for real change. He calls for an elimination of abuse from creative culture.